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2 deaths, 10 more coronavirus cases in Maine

2 deaths, 10 more coronavirus cases in Maine

The Maine CDC is reporting two new deaths related to the coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the death toll to 117.  Photo: iStockPhoto


The Maine CDC is reporting two new deaths related to the coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the death toll to 117.

One of deaths reported Saturday was a man in his 20s from Androscoggin County, making him the youngest victim of a death related to COVID-19 according to CDC communications director Robert Long.

As of Saturday, there has been 3,646 coronavirus cases reported in Maine. Of those, 3,252 cases have been confirmed.

There have been 3,136 patients who have recovered from coronavirus in Maine.

Cumberland County still has the highest case load by far, while York and Androscoggin land closer in comparison.

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